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Amortization
Schedule
...a schedule depicting the gradual reduction of debt by means of
equal periodic payments sufficient to meet current interest and
liquidate the debt at maturity.
Cash
Flow Statement
...a forecast that predicts the cash coming in and the cash going
out of a business over future periods of time.
Balance
Sheet
...an itemized statement that lists the total assets and the total
liabilities of a given business to portray its net worth at a given
moment of time.
Profit/Lost
Statement (P&L)
...also known as an income statement shows a business's revenue
and expenses for a specific period of time. The difference between
the total revenue and the total expenses is the business's net income,
be it a profit or a loss.
Schedule
of Liabilities
...depicts any loans, expenses, or any other form of claims on the
assets of an entity that must be paid or otherwise honored by that
entity.
A Consumer Guide to Buying a Franchise
A Consumer Guide to Buying a Franchise -The Federal Trade Commission offers this comprehensive, step-by-step guide for anyone interested in purchasing a franchise. The guide will walk you through the process from beginning to end, as well as offer some valuable information resources.
Maine Business Answers - Business Licensing Assistant
Maine Business Answers' Business Licensing Assistant allows you to run an assessment of your business to find out what Maine licenses and permits you may need to start your business.
Maine SBDC- Business Plan page
Go to our Business Plan page to learn all the details and first steps involved in getting your plan up and running.
Secretary of State- Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commisions
The Bureau files all originating documents and amendments relating to corporations, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and limited liability partnerships, and reviews proposed entity names. The Division maintains trade marks on file, and reviews the design and test of proposed marks against those on file.
